There are only three teams with a full pot after two Premier League rounds, a maximum of four after Monday’s hanging match between Aston Villa and Arsenal has been played. That Hull City, who surprisingly also for them were promoted to the Premier League, would top the table together with Manchester City and Chelsea is very surprising, but still not as surprising as Tottenham sitting in last place.
Tottenham, after bringing in former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto de Zerbi, have so far spent over €300 million on player purchases, but still, no goals, and zero points.
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Hull City have agreed to sign AS Roma striker Robinio Vaz on a season-long loan deal – with an option of £25m for a permanent purchase, reports GMS. “With that goes Roberto de Zerbi, a player who was definitely on his wish lists.
Hull have been very active in the transfer market this summer after their promotion from the Championship. A whopping twelve new players have already arrived – and Vaz looks set to be number 13.
The French teenager will undergo a medical test in the next 24 hours.
The end of the transfer window could be crucial for the Tigers, who have a golden opportunity to further strengthen Sergei Jakirovic’s squad – after a great start to the Premier League season.
Saturday’s 1-0 win away to Coventry City means two wins in two games for the East Yorkshire club. Six points and two clean sheets – a dream start.
Provides competition in the front line
Vaz will increase the competition for Oli McBurnie’s spots, as Hull want more attacking weight ahead of Tuesday’s deadline of 23:00.
The 19-year-old already has 36 first-team appearances for Marseille and Roma – the latter of which he joined in January this year. He is known for his speed and physicality.
Robinio Vaz – Senior Stats
| Matches | Objectives | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 5 | 5 |
“A risk – but can flourish”
Vaz is a risk, but he can really flourish in this Hull team.
Hull have been ambitious in the summer window – and they may have just secured a gem in Vaz.
Some might point out that he is only 19 years old and lacks experience in English football. But the teenager has already shown enough in both Marseille and Roma to play regularly in the first team – which speaks volumes about his quality.
The fact that he is both fast and strong makes him a perfect profile for a team like Hull – who will be the underdogs in most Premier League games this season.
De Zerbi: “He’s ready and good”
Current Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi was clearly impressed with the Frenchman during his time as Marseille boss:
“He’s playing because he’s strong, not because we’re thinking about a future sale to the Premier League. You don’t have to put pressure on him. If I give him game time – if he stays in the summer – it’s because he’s ready and good.
“He has already proven that he can be a great player for this team.
Vaz has the qualities that can lift Hull when they need it most – and his goals and assists stats for such a young player are also promising.
Hull couldn’t have wished for a better start to the Premier League season. Now Aston Villa await at the MKM Stadium this weekend – and Jakirovic hopes to have Vaz and the other new players ready to face Unai Emery’s men.
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